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Masterminds

Masterminds

byGordon Korman
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Ashlene
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 13, 2022
Great series for my advanced readers in my classroom.
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3.0 out of 5 starsLooks like this was a return that was resold
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 27, 2021
Book was the right one, but the spine had been torn and taped. This was listed as new, but had clearly been damaged and "repaired". Not gonna give a one-star, because of the good price and rapid on-time delivery, but felt I had to downgrade and leave a comment.
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Ashlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 13, 2022
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Great series for my advanced readers in my classroom.
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LeftCoastLiggy
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and exciting (even for parents)
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 15, 2016
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Thought I'd share my daughter's review of Masterminds, with the addition that I am in awe of Gordon Korman's original plots, situations, and characters. Since reading Schooled and Ungifted a few years back as a family, I've been a fan. And, on family road trips, we've thoroughly enjoyed The Kidnapped series and now Masterminds. We're listening to Part II, Criminal Destiny right now (well, not right now).

Here's my daughter's review:

Masterminds is not the average middle grade/young adult novel youโ€™ll read. Itโ€™s not about talking dogs or first grade trouble-makers. No, Masterminds is about far more serious matters. Hereโ€™s a quick summary: Five middle schoolers live in a so-called perfect town, Serenity, New Mexico; there is no violence, no poverty, and absolutely no awareness of the outside world. Tori, Malek, Hector, Amber, and Eli (the five main characters) go on a long, blood-curdling journey, to find out that eleven kids in Serenity, including them, are clones. Their whole life has been a science experiment to see how clones of criminal masterminds would act in a โ€œlovingโ€ society like Serenity. Whoa! The bookโ€™s premise is so fascinating, but the authorโ€™s gripping writing and strong characters make it that much better. I recommend listening to the audiobook, because itโ€™s cool hearing the different voices of the characters, but a paper copy is fine too. Masterminds will send a shiver down your spine. By the end of the book, you will be trapped inside the story, put in the main characters situationโ€ฆ and begging for more. And youโ€™re in luck, because a sequel just came out in February; itโ€™s called Masterminds: Criminal Destiny.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 18, 2022
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My 10-year-old daughter read this for her class at home and it always had us hanging after each chapter. Great book!
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Gabe
4.0 out of 5 stars A great story that unfortunately stops without climax or resolution
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 7, 2017
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This was a really fun, fast paced, well written story for younger readers. It kept me engaged from start to finish, as I couldn't wait to find out what the big secret of this sleepy little town was. And when it's revealed - boy, it really delivers! I also liked the unique presentation style, where each chapter was written from a different character's perspective. I typically don't care for that (nor for using the present tense over past tense), but it works really well in this book. The only criticism I have is that the book didn't seem to have any kind of climax or resolution. It just ends, as if mid-chapter. It's like it's only half of a larger book, and the author mysteriously decided to cut it in half so he could have two books instead of one. I have no problem with cliff hangers, but there should at least be a climax to the story. Nonetheless, this is still a great book that I think might get younger readers hooked (and certain adults, too!).
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling young adult fiction
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on April 11, 2017
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I absolutely loved this book. It is YA, which tends not to be my genre, but I was a huge Gordon Korman fan when I was a kid, so I figured I'd see what his latest offerings are. This did not disappoint.

I think people who liked "The Hunger Games" will like this book. It is not a post-apocalyptic setting exactly, but the main characters live in a tiny utopia-turned-dystopia, isolated from the rest of the world. The book lacks the depth of Hunger Games, and isn't nearly so thought-provoking, but it is nevertheless a thrilling ride. I've already started and almost finished the second one, and am excited to get into the third.

Fans of Korman will find his usual dry humor throughout the book. I also appreciate that he tends to give his adolescent characters an appropriate amount of maturity. The YA I have read over-relies on youthful characters making outrageously stupid decisions, which I find to be a frustrating trope. The kids in this book are appropriately naive but not abjectly stupid.
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anna beth vap
5.0 out of 5 stars Canโ€™t wait for book 2!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 10, 2022
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My 13 year old loved this and finished up in two short days. He canโ€™t wait for the second book.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Put Down!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on December 5, 2021
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My daughter loved reading this book! She was immersed into it right from the beginning! I recommend this to others who like mystery and suspense.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing!
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on September 13, 2021
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I bought this for my 11 year old daughter. At first she was not sure, but from page one she was so invested that when she finished she immediately asked me about the next book in the series. Totally made me happy.
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ikwi
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and exciting read for kids and grownups
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 29, 2021
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I'm reading this with my kid and it's very engaging. I can't wait to see what comes next! Five different kids as first-person narrators push the story forward. Fast-paced, clever, funny, and with real heart. Great for older elementary (4th grade and up) and middle-schoolers.
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Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book so fun
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 26, 2022
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Awsome the best
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